Andalay Solar, a manufacturer and supplier of integrated solar power systems, announced a collaboration with Midwest Energy Solutions Inc. as supplier of integrated solar panels for CNG (compressed natural gas) fueling stations.
“Energy storage has become an important focus of the solar industry and will be an essential component of system design and installation,” said Steven Chan, CEO of Andalay Solar. “This pilot project is an example of Andalay’s determination to stay at the leading edge of the market, while maintaining a principle focus on our customers’ solar energy needs, cost-savings, and return on investment. Andalay Solar’s patented solar system is ideal at enhancing performance while keeping costs low.”
Officials of Tennessee’s Gibson County Utility District have celebrated the groundbreaking natural gas fueling station on Highway 45, north of Interstate 40 between Memphis and Nashville. The goal for the model station is maximum sustainability with solar electric power for lights and accessories and even man-made wetlands to capture storm runoff.
Mark Watkins, Director of Sales & Marketing for Midwest Energy Solutions, said the company is performing all engineering, design, equipment procurement, project management, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the station. For the Gibson County Energy Complex project, suppliers include Bauer for dryers and compressors, JW Power for the priority panel, FIBA for ground storage, Kraus for dispensers, Kohler for the station genset, and Andalay Solar for solar panels. Mark indicated that the CNG fueling station is on target for commissioning in December.
“We are excited to collaborate with Midwest Energy Solutions,” commented Rick Johnson, Account Manager of Andalay Solar. “This cutting edge CNG fueling station is a total game changer. As their solar panel vendor, we are more than pleased with their work and look forward to working with them for many years to come.”